How the birthright citizenship argument is shifting and Medicare covers weight loss drugs: Morning Rundown

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has changed who gets help from the government in the year since it was signed. The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling was closer than expected. And a New York City racetrack shuts down after 132 years. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free … Read more

Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for the first time starting July 1. Here’s what to know.

Some Medicare patients will be able to access to GLP-1 medication for weight loss for the first time starting July 1, paying a $50 monthly copay through a new program designed to make the drugs more affordable.  Called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, the pilot program expands access to weight-loss drugs made by Eli Lilly and Novo … Read more

Doctors prescribing weight loss drug not yet approved by FDA, CBS News investigation finds

The weight loss drug retatrutide has been touted as “Ozempic on steroids.” It’s still in clinical trials and not approved by the FDA, but a CBS News investigation found that hasn’t stopped doctors from offering it, and it could come with serious side effects. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Source link

The next goal for weight loss drugs? Fewer injections

For millions of people taking weight loss drugs, the next breakthrough may not be more weight loss. It may be fewer injections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Pfizer and Amgen are developing monthly GLP-1 shots — a departure from injections like Wegovy and Zepbound, which … Read more

Breaking down findings of new study on weight loss drugs and breast cancer

Breaking down findings of new study on weight loss drugs and breast cancer – CBS News Watch CBS News Researchers from Penn Medicine found women taking GLP-1 drugs are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down the study’s findings and if the drugs caused the difference. Source link

Alarming rise in weight loss drug overdoses

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CVS Caremark will cover Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound once again

CVS Caremark will resume covering the weight loss drug Zepbound this year after it removed it from its list of covered medications last year, drugmaker Eli Lilly said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. CVS Caremark is one of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers, … Read more

New Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide Delivers Stunning Results

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing New Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide Delivers Stunning Results 03:13 UP NEXT Detroit-Bound Plane Diverted to Canada Over Ebola Concerns 02:00 Olympic Gold Medalists Give Lesson in Swim Safety Ahead of Summer 04:20 What Are the Benefits of Adding … Read more